IQ-CART: Improving Cardiac Arrest Outcomes Through Resuscitation Academy Training
Official title: Improving Quality in Cardiac Arrest via Resuscitation academy Training: The IQ-CART study
Funded at Saint Luke's Hospital · NIH-11378093 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to see if EMS agencies that participate in Resuscitation Academy training have better survival rates after out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saint Luke's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $555,714 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL178638-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378093 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
EMS agencies and their OHCA patients served by participating or non-participating agencies within the study network.
✕Less likely to help
OHCA patients treated by non-participating agencies or in systems not experiencing the measurable benefits may not see improved outcomes.
What this research studies
This project looks at whether the Resuscitation Academy's 6 key quality domains improve survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest when EMS agencies participate in the training. Researchers will compare agencies that attended the academy with those that did not, using real-world data from emergency responses. The goal is to understand if structured, widely adopted training translates into observable patient outcomes. The study is based at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City and involves collaboration with the University of Washington, aiming to inform best practices for prehospital care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide EMS systems to implement proven training programs that improve survival after cardiac arrests.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary discussions suggest potential benefits from structured training, but this comprehensive prospective evaluation is novel in linking academy participation to survival.
Where this research is happening
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Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chan, Paul Sheung-Yan — Saint Luke's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chan, Paul Sheung-Yan
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.